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Starting from the harbor of Taureana (Palmi) it is possible see the Purple Coast; to learn more about the province of Reggio Calabria it is useful to explore the bays and the ports of : Palmi, Seminara, Bagnara Calabra, Scilla e Villa San Giovanni.The Purple Coast is named for its characteristic color of which is covered during the hours of sunset.Mount Sant’Elia, as the Mount Poro and Aspromonte frame the spectacular coastline that in some areas becomesa long stretch of sand.Many things make this area particularly:in the small village of Scilla there are the Ruffo Castle and sanctuaries,such as the Madonna del Carmelo.Particularly fascinanting are the fishermen’s houses on the sea that in this area, continue the traditional swordfish fishingwith the typical boat “spadara”.The Purple Coast is an important protected area, in whose waters rich in flora and fauna, grows the white coral of Palmi.In this area there is also the archeological park of Tauriani, where you can visit the ancient city of Tauriana and the Saracen Tower.Bagnara Calabra also offers wide beaches, where you can admire the ancient defence towers,the Aragonese Tower and the remains of the Castle.Finally we find Reggio Calabria with the km of Italy’s most beautiful waterfront and the museum where you can see the famous Riace Bronzes.On the coasts between Reggio Calabria and Villa San Giovanni you check the “ phenomenon of the Fata Morgana”,​observable only under special weather conditions.It allows to see Sicily closer, thanks to the effect of refraction of light that acts as a sort of magnifying glass.